Background: Steven C. Johnson Jr., aka S-Five, is a West Oak Lane rapper who once spent 60 days in prison--half of them in solitary confinement--for beating the man he caught in bed with his then-gir...

Brian "DJ Vex (Versatile Entertainer Xtraordinaire)" Lewis, 36, is a 19-year veteran of the DJ game. In January '05 he was the victim of an armed robbery. Legally licensed to carry a firearm, Lewis ...

West Philly rapper/actor Omillio Sparks (born Kenneth Johnson) is back in the limelight with his solo debut The Payback in stores now. The album marks a departure from Sparks' former home at Roc-A-Fe...

"DJ Brother Jamar" Ferrell, 37, is somewhat of an anomaly on the Philly radio dial. For the past six years he's been the DJ host of Tiffany Bacon's Inner City show, showcasing the soulful, more organi...